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The TomTom RDS-TMC Traffic Receiver gets traffic information on the go, to your GO. For the one-off cost of the receiver you can get traffic updates and let your GO reroute you around congestion.... More >>
TomTom RDS-TMC Traffic Receiver - TMC module for GPS receiver
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{ 5 comments… read them below or add one }
Works great and very cheap. I sit it across the dash and it works fine.
Rating: 5 / 5
I bought this receiver specifically because it is a pin receiver, not a USB. I can keep my Tom Tom 630 plugged into power via its USB cable while still having access to traffic reports.
Things I don’t like about the unit:
1) You have to make sure you get the PIN all the way in; mine has a slight tendency to feel like it’s set when it’s really not. Not a dealbreaker for me, just a minor annoyance.
2) The plug is a straight plug, not a right angle like the USB plug for the power. This means I have to set the Tom Tom about an inch higher on the windshield than I would like so the cable doesn’t interfere with the dash. Again, not a dealbreaker; I’ll probably buy a gooseneck mounting clip to avoid the problem entirely.
I’ve found that the traffic reports in my area are inaccurate more often than not. For example, on a recent Saturday morning I drove 45 miles to visit a friend. The traffic report indicated a construction delay. There was indeed construction, but the construction was in a slightly different location than the device indicated, and there was no delay. The device also indicated an accident with a delay. As I drove by the location, I saw neither accident nor delay; the traffic was typical light early weekend traffic. I got a third report of a delay on my way home. The device indicated a delay when the traffic was still moving at the speed limit. The unit gave the all clear indication just as we got to the residual backup from a cleared accident. So, I think the reports are best used as a warning that I should turn on the radio and listen to the local traffic report to find out what’s really going on. Tom Tom doesn’t control the local traffic service, so I don’t consider the problem a failing of either Tom Tom or the receiver design.
Rating: 4 / 5
I have a TomTom XL-340 GPS and this unit is not compatable with it.
The connector for this unit is a mini-jack similar to that of a pair of headphones but smaller. My GPS needs a mini-USB connector.
Would be nice to have a list of compatable GPS units or an indication of what type of connection this unit uses.
Only reason it gets 1 star is because I can’t rate it 0.
Rating: 1 / 5
Received reception at 97.5 in NY. Shows some traffic, but often none is shown while I am siting in it. no problems with reception.
Rating: 4 / 5
FYI, the receiver does not look like the picture, but the important this is that it is a pin-type connection (some require a USB connection – if so, this is not for you!)
All I had to do was plug it in to get traffic info. I live in Birmingham, AL. So far, I haven’t used it during some of the worst traffic. I have noticed it won’t report “congestion” (your typical 5 o’clock slowness) but only atypical delays, so just be aware of that. Otherwise its fine.
UPDATE:
I went to Atlanta today where they have much worse traffic. On the way home, cars started to slow and I could see impending bumper to bumper traffic ahead. At that moment, the GPS alerted me there was traffic ahead and I had to option to chose a faster route. I got off at the next exit as advised. On the overhead bridge, I could see the others in traffic as I continued to make my way along a clear route. I’m convinced.
As far as picking up a signal, I only lost a signal once during the most remote part of I-20 for about 15 mins, otherwise it was “green” the entire time.
Rating: 4 / 5